Cost Information
Consultation Fees
We are pleased to offer both Face-to-Face and Telehealth consultations, allowing you to choose the most convenient option throughout your bariatric surgery journey.
Initial Consultation
- Face-to-Face: Free with Medicare
- Telehealth: Free with Medicare
Pre-Operative Reviews
- Face-to-Face: Free with Medicare
- Telehealth: Free with Medicare
Post-Operative Reviews
- Face-to-Face: Free with Medicare rebates for the first 2 years following surgery
- Telehealth: Free with Medicare rebates where eligible
Please note that Medicare telehealth eligibility requirements apply. Where Medicare rebates are not available, a consultation fee of $60 will apply.
We believe ongoing follow-up is an essential component of successful bariatric surgery outcomes and are committed to making long-term care accessible and affordable for our patients.
Why Compare More Than Just the Advertised Price?
When comparing bariatric surgery providers, it is important to understand exactly what is included in the quoted price.
Our packages include:
- Surgeon fees
- Anaesthetist fees
- Surgical assistant fees
- Gastroscopy performed before or during surgery when clinically indicated
- Routine perioperative bariatric surgical care
Many clinics advertise surgeon fees only. Additional charges may apply elsewhere for:
- Anaesthetist fees (commonly ranging from $500 to $2,000)
- Surgical assistant fees
- Gastroscopy procedures
Many of our surgical assistants are experienced bariatric surgeons, and their fees are included in our package pricing.
Dietitian consultations are not included. The standard dietitian package fee is approximately $350 and includes:
- One 60-minute pre-operative consultation
- Two post-operative review consultations
Self-Funded Patients
The self-funded prices displayed on this website are intended as a guide only.
Hospital charges vary between private hospitals and between individual admissions. As a result, the final cost may differ from the estimated package price.
The quoted self-funded price represents the total package cost before Medicare rebates.
Patients with a valid Medicare card will usually receive Medicare rebates following surgery. Depending on the procedure performed, rebates are typically in the range of $1,000 to $1,500.